'The pARTy of the Century' to Benefit WHS Scholarships

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Paintings and prints by prominent local artists such as Pat Brentano, Ricardo Roig and Francesca Azzara are works featured in a silent auction to benefit scholarships for young women from Westfield

Not an art lover? We've got you covered with exciting experiences like tickets to sporting events, talk shows, concerts, deep sea fishing excursions and a cocktail cruise on NY Harbor!

College women love to throw a good party, and what better reason to celebrate than a 100th anniversary? Join the College Woman’s Club of Westfield for “The pARTy of the Century” on Saturday, April 22, from 6 to 9 p.m. at South Avenue Arts, 221 South Avenue in Garwood. A lively evening of fine food, drink, and music will provide the backdrop for an auction of original artwork and unique experiences to benefit the club’s scholarship program for young women in Westfield.

Guests will have the exceptional opportunity to bid on a selection of paintings, prints and photographs by several prominent local artists, including Patricia Brentano, Ricardo Roig and Fran Azzara. Tickets to concerts, sporting events, and TV talks shows will round out the silent auction prizes, including premium seating for Mets and Giants games; tickets to “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah,” “Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon,” or “Late Night with Seth Meyers,” as well as a deep sea fishing excursion and a cocktail cruise on New York harbor.

Admission to the event is $75 per person, payable at the door. Please RSVP to brucia@verizon.net. All proceeds from the evening will benefit the club’s scholarship fund. CWC awards over $50,000 in scholarships annually on the basis of financial need, academics and community service.

Founded in 1917, the College Woman’s Club is one of Westfield’s oldest charitable service organizations. In addition to its fundraising efforts, CWC hosts an active calendar of social and networking events, including guest speakers, museum trips and interest groups. Membership is open to all area women with a college degree and a desire to help future generations achieve that goal. For more information on the event or membership information, please visit cwclubwestfield.org.

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